PCL Construction

Estimator

PCL Construction$143K — $176K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in a relevant field, or equivalent trade experience.
  • 8 years' progressive experience in construction cost estimating, with preferred 6-12 months on-site experience.
  • Experience leading projects valued up to $150 million across various delivery methods.
  • Knowledge of diverse construction methods, including planning, scheduling, and quality assurance.
  • Extensive understanding of bid preparation principles such as quantity takeoff, procurement, and bid-closing procedures.
  • Familiarity with compensation models, market conditions, and internal history for developing successful bid strategies.
  • Experience with multiple scope estimations and the ability to create conceptual estimates.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders and subtrade partners.
  • Proficient with estimating software, advanced Microsoft Office skills, and a willingness to learn new technology.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage estimates for medium-to-large projects, ensuring accountability for specific scopes of work.
  • Analyze contract documents to determine overall project requirements accurately.
  • Complete comprehensive quantity take-offs for all labor, equipment, and materials from project documents.
  • Develop conceptual estimate proposals and presentations in support of construction management and design-build pursuits.
  • Support estimating leads by populating tender forms and anticipating proposal requirements.
  • Conduct risk and opportunity analysis on bid-related documents utilizing industry knowledge.
  • Assist with bid document control, organizing all information for successful project team transfer.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional mentoring and coaching within the team.
  • Engagement in community-focused projects that foster connections and progress.
  • A supportive company culture that values teamwork and collaboration.
Full Job Description
As a Estimator for PCL Construction Services, Inc. in Bellevue, Washington, you9ll help shape the future of the built environment by developing competitive, client-focused solutions that bring ambitious visions to reality.

Here9s how a Estimator for PCL Construction Services, Inc. within Seattle contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

  • Leads medium-to-large estimates or components of large estimates and is accountable for that specific scope of work. Leads win strategy development
  • Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents and specifications to determine and validate overall project requirements.
  • Ensures the completion of full quantity take-offs of all labor, equipment, and materials from project documents and identifies missing information.
  • Leads the development of conceptual estimate proposal submissions and presentations to support construction management and design-build pursuits.
  • Supports the estimate lead by populating tender forms, generating requests for information, anticipating proposal requirements, and assisting to establish a pursuit schedule.
  • Conducts risk and opportunity analysis by reviewing all bid related documents and utilizing project and industry knowledge.
  • Assists with bid document control by documenting, organizing, and archiving all information relating to the estimate for successful transfer to the project team.
  • Performs bid-day assignments and supporting other estimators to successfully close various scopes.
  • Coordinates with internal departments and external stakeholders to create site logistics, a schedule, an execution plan, and project budget requirements.
  • Completes and presents final cost estimate and tender submission to chief estimator and district management for review and approval before submission to the client.
  • Establishes a critical path schedule for the estimate/pursuit and reviewing work completed by estimators on the pursuit.
  • Leads a team including mentoring and coaching direct and indirect reports.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor9s degree or diploma in related discipline or trade experience or equivalent.
  • 8 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating, and 6-12 months of on-site experience is preferred.
  • Successfully led pursuits valued at up to $150 million in various delivery methods.
  • Knowledge of different construction methods; planning, scheduling, sequencing, quality, safety, and timelines.
  • Extensive knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation; including quantity takeoff procedures and systems, subtrade partner procurement, pricing, interdepartmental functions, general expense philosophy and bid-closing procedures.
  • Understanding of compensation models, market conditions, business trends, internal historical information and competitors to develop win strategies.
  • Experience estimating multiple scopes, with the capability of building conceptual estimates.
  • Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with stakeholders including the ability to solicit subtrade partners and suppliers.
  • Working knowledge of estimating software, advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite and a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.

The estimated salary range for this role is $143,000 to $176,500, based on your experience and qualifications. Final compensation will be confirmed as part of a personalized offer.

Your Work Has Purpose Here

PCL projects are where life happens, where communities connect, careers begin, and progress is made. Regardless of the type of project, we are building something bigger: a future that9s inclusive, resilient and full of opportunity.

Company: PCL Construction Services, Inc.

Primary Location: Bellevue, Washington

Job Title: Estimator

Requisition ID: 14049

About PCL Construction

PCL Construction is a leading construction company that provides a range of services, including design-build, general contracting, and construction management. The company has a diverse portfolio of projects across industries, including healthcare, education, commercial, and infrastructure. PCL Construction is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The company is also committed to safety and has a strong safety culture that prioritizes the well-being of its employees and partners. PCL Construction has received numerous awards and recognition for its work, including being named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 10 consecutive years.
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4,000 employees
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